The seminars were very successful, drawing substantial numbers of people to
discuss the various aspects of animal experimentation for medical research
purposes, ranging through historical, legal, ethical, psychological,
theological and medical aspects, and including one talk by a medical
researcher who himself engaged in animal experimentation (and who expressed
himself pleasantly surprised at the civilised reception he had from audience
members). All of the lectures provided a lively focus for discussion which
continued in the University Club afterwards over refreshments.
We hope this will feed into the positive dialogue which VERO is attempting
to build up within the University, and encourage a process of information
sharing between institutions and disciplines.

Week 1 (16/1/07): 'Aspects of a history of the anti-vivisection movement'Dr Hilda Kean, History Faculty, Ruskin CollegeSummary